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Under-fire French FA boss calls extraordinary meeting amid pressure to step aside

Paris (AFP) - Under-fire French Football Federation chief Noel Le Graet has called an extraordinary meeting of the organisation for Wednesday, sources told AFP, at which he is expected to offer an explanation for controversial comments about Zinedine Zidane which have led to a barrage of criticism and calls for…

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France skipper Hugo Lloris says au revoir to international football

Hugo Lloris, the France goalkeeper and skipper, announced his retirement from the national squad on Monday night after a record-breaking international career spanning just over 14 years.

Radio France Internationale

France told to make Raphael Varane captain ahead of Kylian Mbappe following Hugo Lloris' retirement

Manchester United fans have sent a message to Didier Deschamps and the France FA following the international retirement of Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris

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French FA boss Le Graet under fire for 'clumsy' Zidane comments

Paris (AFP) - French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet came under fire on Monday as he was forced to apologise for what he dubbed "clumsy remarks" about Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the France national team.

AFP

Curious case of Zinedine Zidane - Man Utd contact, 'polite' refusal and "disrespect" row

Zinedine Zidane has not returned to football since leaving Real Madrid in May 2021 despite links to a host of roles including the Manchester United job and international roles

Daily Mirror

No man disrespects Zidane: French football boss Le Graët says sorry

French football chief Noël Le Graët apologised on Monday for what he conceded were clumsy comments about the former France international Zinedine Zidane and his possible appointment as boss of the France national team in the wake of their defeat to Argentina in the World Cup final last month.

Radio France Internationale

French federation boss under fire for 'clumsy' Zidane comments

Paris (AFP) - French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet came under fire on Monday as he was forced to apologise for what he dubbed his own "clumsy remarks" about Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the France national team.

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Mauricio Pochettino tipped to become next Chelsea manager with Graham Potter under pressure

Chelsea news: The former Tottenham boss is currently odds on to replace under-fire Graham Potter at Stamford Bridge following the Blues' FA Cup exit to Manchester City.

Football London

Real Madrid accuse FFF president of ‘lack of respect’ towards Zinedine Zidane

The Spanish giants have defended their former player and manager

The Independent UK

French FA chief apologises to Zinedine Zidane after Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappe blasts

President of the French Football Federation, Noel Le Graet, was involved in controversy at the weekend for less than complimentary comments about Zinedine Zidane - and has now been forced to apologise

Daily Mirror

French federation boss apologises for 'clumsy' Zidane comments

Paris (AFP) - French football boss Noel Le Graet on Monday apologised for what he dubbed his "clumsy remarks" about Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the France national team.

AFP

Kylian Mbappe receives Real Madrid backing over Zinedine Zidane "disrespect" row

Real Madrid have criticised France FA president Noel Le Graet following his comments about Zinedine Zidane which striker Kylian Mbappe described as "disrespectful"

Daily Mirror

Zinedine Zidane: Noel La Graet sorry for comments on France icon after Mbappe and Real Madrid hit back

La Graet has now apologised for his comments about the French legend that sparked outrage

Evening Standard

French Federation Head Apologizes after Uproar over Zidane

The president of France's football federation apologized Monday after Kylian Mbappé, the French sports minister and Real Madrid all took him to task for brusque comments that he “couldn’t care less” about Zinédine Zidane's future as a coach. Noël Le Graët said his comments in a radio interview were “clumsy”…

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Mbappé slams French football boss Le Graët for 'disrespecting' Zidane

French Football Federation President Noel Le Graët was forced to apologise on Monday for what he dubbed "clumsy remarks" about Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the France national team, with Les Bleus striker Kylian Mbappé among several who blasted his "disrespect" for the 1998 World Cup champion.

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe hits out at "disrespect" over Zinedine Zidane situation

Kylian Mbappe has hit out at France FA president Noel Le Graet for “disrespecting” Zinedine Zidane following his blase reaction linking him with the Brazil position

AFP

Mbappe defends 'legend' Zidane amid 'disrespectful' FFF boss comments

Paris (AFP) - Kylian Mbappe on Sunday blasted as "disrespectful" comments made by the head of the French football federation (FFF) concerning former international Zinedine Zidane with the PSG superstar describing his fellow World Cup winner as a "legend".

Daily Mirror

Zinedine Zidane offers hope to Premier League clubs after Didier Deschamps new contract

Zinedine Zidane has turned down approaches from Brazil, Portugal and the United States as he would rather wait for the French job to open once Didier Deschamps departs his post

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Sports Illustrated

Report: Ex-Real Madrid Coach Zidane Rebuffs USMNT Interest

The 50-year-old reportedly rejected overtures to succeed Gregg Berhalter.

AFP

Didier Deschamps will remain France coach until 2026 World Cup

Paris (AFP) - Didier Deschamps will coach France until the 2026 World Cup after announcing on Saturday he had been given a four-year contract extension just weeks after his side were defeated by Argentina in the 2022 final.

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Deschamps Extends as France Coach to Next World Cup

After leading France to another World Cup final, coach Didier Deschamps is signing up for another shot at the title, prolonging his contract to June 2026. The French Football Federation announced the contract extension on Saturday, The Associated Press reported. Deschamps, a World Cup winner as a player, took over…

The Independent UK

Didier Deschamps staying on as France head coach

The 54-year-old’s future with the national team was questioned following the conclusion of the World Cup in Qatar

Evening Standard

Didier Deschamps extends stay as France manager with all eyes on Euro 2024

Contract will take France boss to 14 years in charge.

AFP

Didier Deschamps to remain France coach until 2026 World Cup

Paris (AFP) - Didier Deschamps said on Saturday he will remain France coach until the 2026 World Cup after leading the team to the final of the last two editions.

AFP

'Pele transformed football into art': Neymar leads tributes to Brazil legend

London (AFP) - Neymar led football's emotional tributes to Pele after the Brazil legend's death on Thursday as the Paris Saint Germain star said his iconic compatriot had transformed the sport "into an art".

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